A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph continues to draw large attendances daily and nightly at St. Andrew's Hall. Mr. W. Muskett's lucid and interesting 'lecture' enhanced the pleasure of young people. Professor Charvet will shortly introduce an entirely new set of pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-10-30
Summary:

The opening of a Cinematograph Exhibition to be held in the St. Andrew's Hall will take place tonight. Pictures representing the Transvaal war will be put before the spectators.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-05
Summary:

For the first time in the history of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, a sale of work is announced to take place on Saturday next, December 10th. The sale will be divided into two sessions, the afternoon session from 3:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. During the evening session there will be a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-10
Summary:

Attention is drawn to the sale of work to be opened by Lady May today at 3:30 p.m. in the grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. The evening session includes a sword display, cinematograph, music, etc.

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Headline: Sale of Work
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-12
Summary:

The sale of work on the grounds of St. Andrew's Church on Saturday afternoon and evening should result in a substantial little fund for purposes other than those for which provision is made by collections, included in which are missionary objects, the Boy Scouts, etc. The sale was continued…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-09
Summary:

Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-03 - 1911-10-07
Summary:

At evening 8.30 p.m., there will be a cinematograph show and firework display

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-09
Summary:

The sale of work at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, attracted very large attendances at both sessions on Saturday. In the evening, the grounds were illuminated with lanterns, followed by a cinematograph entertainment, gave considerable pleasure.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-02
Summary:

To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…